The Return of the War on Blagojevich

The protracted resurrection of Rod Blagojevich continues today, as prosecutors requested that racketeering charges filed against the mop-topped vulgarian be dropped for his April 20 retrial. In other words, Justice! In other, other words: “Prosecutors told U.S. District Judge James Zagel the accusations contained in the charges are duplicated in other counts. The move is an attempt to simplify the government’s case after jurors in Blagojevich's first trial said the two dozen counts were confusing,” according to The Washington Post.Blagojevich’s attorney, Sheldon Sorosky, is thrilled. “I think it shows that they think Blagojevich is innocent of those charges. Or why would they dismiss them?” he deadpanned? In a statement, Blagojevich echoed his lawyer’s sentiments: “I said from the very beginning that I’m innocent of all charges. I will continue to fight to clear my name and prove to the people of Illinois that I didn’t let them down.”

The news comes as a much-needed pick-me-up to those of us who have been rooting for the former Illinois governor during the continuing War on Blagojevich—so, probably just your blogger, Blagojevich, and Sorosky.